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Taoiseach to open final section of motorway

Taoiseach Brian Cowen will open the final section of the M8 Dublin to Cork motorway today, potentially cutting journeys between the two cities by 45 minutes at peak times.

Taoiseach to open final section of motorway

Fri, 28 May, 2010 - 08:10

Taoiseach Brian Cowen will open the final section of the M8 Dublin to Cork motorway today, potentially cutting journeys between the two cities by 45 minutes at peak times.

The 41km tolled Portlaoise to Cullahill/Castletown scheme, costing €491m, was completed four months ahead of schedule.

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